Knowleswood Primary School, based in Bradford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Knowleswood Primary School currently has around 415 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 69.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (71.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Knowles Lane, Bradford, BD4 9AE |
| Website: | www.knowleswoodacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01274778177 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bradford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ryan Lewis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149586 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 415 |
| Number of Boys: | 213 |
| Number of Girls: | 202 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 71.80% | 298 |
| Other White | 8.70% | 36 |
| African | 5.10% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 4.30% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 17 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowleswood Primary School Knowles Lane , BD4 9AE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowleswood Primary School Knowles Lane , BD4 9AE | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PY | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Tong Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PY | - not rated | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Hill First School Harry Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PH | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 772 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Cathedral Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Middle School Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE | - not rated | 136 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 990 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Fields Middle School Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Middle School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyersal Middle School Fearnville Drive , BD4 8DX | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 3,044 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 628 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wedgwood School and Community Nursery Landscove Avenue , Holmewood BD4 0NQ | - not rated | 920 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford District PRU Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 942 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley House School Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.